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Set reorder points, safety stock, and exception alerts with the numbers you already track.
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Reorder points, safety stock, dead stock analysis. Reduce working capital tied in inventory by 20–35%.
12-month forecasts using trend analysis and seasonality. Prevent stockouts during peak seasons.
Evaluate and rank vendors across quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness. Know who to trust.
Compare 3PL options, calculate per-unit shipping cost, landed cost and break-even freight volume.
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View all articles →Set reorder points, safety stock, and exception alerts with the numbers you already track.
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Read article ->✅ Stock levels look healthy. Current inventory is above the reorder point. Next PO should be placed when stock drops to 524 units. Order quantity: 605 units.
💡 ChainWise recommendation: Set an automated alert at 524 units. With EOQ of 605 units and 31 orders/year, your total inventory cost is minimised at ₹38,908/year.
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Demand | 18,250 units | 50 units/day × 365 |
| Avg Inventory Value | ₹1,19,125 | Working capital tied up |
| Annual Holding Cost | ₹23,825 | 20% of avg inventory value |
| Annual Ordering Cost | ₹15,083 | 31 POs/year |
| Total Optimal Inventory Cost | ₹38,908/yr | Holding + ordering |
Enter last 12 months of sales. We'll calculate trend + seasonality and forecast the next 6 months.
| Month | Forecast (units) | Lower Bound | Upper Bound | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 807 | 742 | 872 | +92.1% |
| Jun | 888 | 799 | 977 | +133.7% |
| Jul | 797 | 701 | 893 | +56.3% |
| Aug | 745 | 641 | 849 | +62.0% |
| Sep | 955 | 802 | 1,108 | +64.7% |
| Oct | 1,161 | 952 | 1,370 | +87.3% |
💡 Procurement guidance: Plan to source 5,353 units over next 6 months. Peak demand is in Oct — start procurement 3–4 lead time cycles before that month to avoid stockouts.
Score each supplier across 5 dimensions. Weights are pre-set to D2C industry standards but can be adjusted. Scores are 1–10.
| Rank | Supplier | Quality | Delivery | Pricing | Response | Stability | Total Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Global Fabrics Ltd | 6/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 7.6/10 | Preferred |
| #2 | Mehta & Sons | 8/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | Acceptable |
| #3 | Rathi Exports | 9/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 7.3/10 | Acceptable |
💡 Top supplier: Global Fabrics Ltd (score: 7.6/10). 0 supplier(s) flagged for review. Recommend quarterly scorecard reviews and consolidating orders with top 2 suppliers for better negotiating leverage.
| Provider Type | Base Rate | Per Unit Cost | Transit Time | Monthly Cost | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National 3PL (FTL/LTL) | ₹5,828 | ₹30.39 | 2–3 days | ₹72,620/mo | — |
| Express Courier | ₹10,823 | ₹55.36 | 1–2 days | ₹1,12,580/mo | — |
| Economy Surface | ₹3,663 | ₹19.57 | 4–6 days | ₹55,304/mo | Best Value |
| Regional 3PL | ₹4,662 | ₹24.56 | 3–4 days | ₹63,296/mo | — |
💡 ChainWise recommendation: Use Economy Surface for regular shipments (saves ₹57,276/month vs current worst option). Consider negotiating a volume contract if you're shipping 8+ times/month — typically unlocks 12–18% discount. Annual logistics saving potential: ₹6,87,312.
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